Lakers Defeat Jazz in OT, 135-133
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Utah Jazz in OT, 135-133, at Vivint Arena on Tuesday.

There were seven ties and 13 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. Utah actually ripped off a 10-0 run at the end of regulation to get the game into overtime. It was nip-and-tuck in the extra session until LeBron James hit a game-winning lay-up with 27 seconds remaining. Talen Horton-Tucker missed a game-tying shot in the closing seconds. Los Angeles doubled up Utah in offensive rebounds, 12-6 while tripling them up in second-chance points, 15-5.

The Lakers (41-38) were led by LeBron, collecting 37 points, five rebounds and six assists. Austin Reaves accrued 28 points, three rebounds and six assists. Anthony Davis tallied 21 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks, while Dennis Schroder generated 18 points, three rebounds and four assists.

The Jazz (36-43) were led by Kelly Olynyk, compiling 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Horton-Tucker totaled 23 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Ochai Agbaji amassed 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks, while Damian Jones led the bench with 16 points and eight boards.

Los Angeles has to play again on Wednesday, traveling to face the Los Angeles Clippers. As for Utah, they return to action on Thursday in a home matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Posted on: 4/4/2023 8:50 PM
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